The Refinery Corridor Healing Walks, started in 2014 by Idle No More SF Bay, were inspired by the Alberta Tar Sands Healing Walks and many other similar Native American journeys. The walks connect the dots between the Tesoro, Shell, Valero, Phillips 66 and Chevron refineries. Walk with Idle No More and the Bay Area Refinery Corridor Coalition to bring attention to the health risks and climate dangers posed by the explosive crude, tar sands and fracked oil these refineries want to bring through our communities.
The next Refinery Corridor Healing Walk will be Saturday, June 11, from Benicia (Valero) to Rodeo (Phillips 66). This is a 14-mile walk, with two places along the walk where people can join.
The 2016 Refinery Corridor Healing Walks began on Saturday April 16th, with a 14 mile walk from the Pittsburg Marina to Martinez Shoreline Park, in celebration of our victory in defeating the WesPac oil terminal proposed for Pittsburg. The second Healing Walk of 2016 was a 9.5 mile passage linking the Shell and Tesoro refineries in Martinez to the Valero refinery in Benicia. (For the latest news on Benicia’s campaign to stop Valero’s crude-by-rail proposal see Valero Wins City Council Delay.)
Walk in prayer and conversation for:
- Clean Air, Water and Soil
- Safe Jobs, Roads, Railways and Waterways
- A Vibrant Healthy Future for All Children
- A just Transition to Safe and Sustainable Energy
8:00 A.M. Water Ceremony
9:00 A.M. Registration
9:30 A.M. Start of Walk
Walk will end at Lone Street Park, Rodeo
For further information, including RSVP and BART directions visit Refinery Healing